Apple iPad Air 5 vs Xiaomi Pad 5

Verdict

The Apple iPad Air 5 is a great choice for those looking to upgrade from an older model or those new to the iPad line. It supports the second-gen Apple Pencil and has a unique combination of Touch ID and slim bezels, with the fingerprint sensor moved to the top button. It also has a USB-C port and Wi-Fi 6 for easier connectivity. It runs apps smoothly and can handle multitasking with ease. It is a great device that will not reach its performance bottleneck for many years.

Verdict

The Xiaomi Pad 5 is a great budget pick for those looking for an Android tablet with a pressure pen support. It has a smaller 11" display with a higher refresh rate of 120hz, 6gb of RAM, and more storage than its predecessor. It is fast and reliable, and its software optimization is on par with Samsung's. However, it does not come with a pen, which must be purchased separately. For those looking for a more powerful tablet, the iPad 9, Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, Lenovo P11 or P12, and the Xaiomi Pad 5 are all solid options in the mid range that don't break the bank.